June 30th - July 7th News
 
 

INTERESTING NEWS OF THE DAY 6/30/99:

Mt. Graham youth employees:
According to a reliable source, on a recent visit to Mt. Graham, it was noted that youth from the Bylas Community were employed there. It was also noted that these youth happened to be children of Bylas Council members. When questioned as to how the youth were hired, a supervisor responded, "Each year we give six slots to the Bylas Council to fill."

Vera Belvado's Appeal:
After Vera Belvado's famous bite of flesh of infamous CTA leader, the Apache Gold Casino barred her from entering the facility. Recently, on Friday, June 25th, Vera appealed the decision of the Gaming Commissioners - the outcome of the appeal, according to John, the Director of Tribal Gaming, the decision of the Commissioners is confidential and could not be released. However, sources have stated that Vera Belvado won the appeal and will be allowed to enter the Casino in August of this year. Her total punishment was banishment for 3.5 months - WOW!

Special Council Meetings Still in Abundance
Notices posted on the Tribal Administration show that a Special Meeting will be held in Phoenix on July 1st in the BIA Area Director's office. Agenda Items are all listed in Executive Session. 1) Resolution to amend Procurement Manual - Joe Sparks; 2) Resolution authorizing CAP Check Signers - Joe Sparks; 3) Approval of Lease Agreement for Capital Equipment - Millie Stiffarm, Dir. Of Soil and Conservation Prg.; and 4) Resolution of Check Signers for Tribe - Q.Wiley, Acting Treasurer. Another Special meeting is scheduled in the Tribal Council Hall for July 2. Agenda Items are again all listed in Executive Session. 1) Update on Life Insurance Policies - Tony Machukay; 2) Concerns on Travel Policy - M.Faras; 3) Resolution on International Olympic Games - H.Talgo; 4) Resolution to accept Audit Proposal - Q.Wiley; 5) Apache Gold Casino Concerns - V.Cassa; and 6) Application Review for Tribal Treasurer's Position - Tony Machukay. Apparently these items are strictly confidential and must only be discussed in Executive Session, plus not to mention additional $100 to fatten the Council's pockets.

Tribe will no longer make available any Resolutions or Minutes pertaining to Water Rights or Land
Inside sources have said, public information will no longer include any information specifically water and land issues. Interestingly, this makes all actions of the Council with regards to the Tribe's precious resources completely secret. Apparently, all these resources do not belong to the Tribe as a whole, but only to the 10 member Council.

Tribal Council pass new Fire Ordinance
A revision of the Fire Ordinance addresses Fireworks, possessing, or discharging, only by a Pyrotechnician (a person who is certified to discharge fire works) in an area designated by the SCAT.; Buildings, maintaing, attending or using a fire, charcoal boiler or a coal or wood stove without a permit, except in developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided. Stoves means a campfire built inside an enclosed stove or grill, a portable brazier, or perssurized liquid or gas stove, including a space heating device; Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. This Order becomes effective at 8:00 am, June 25, 1999 and will remain in force until rescinded; Further resolved the enforcement of the code shall begin 90 days after the enactment of this order.

Tribe still continues High Risk Status
According to sources, the funds for the Tribe is at an all time low. According to sources the Tribe is still considered at High Risk Status, however according to the Vice Chairman's Saturday radio show, he is taking time to spend extra dollars to beg Washington Representatives to give the Tribe more money; also special notice should be taken that according to a Ft. McDowell Councilmember, San Carlos Apaches are the Tribe where their Tribal Council is always trying to get a hold of some of their Casino money. What kind of reputation are the Council giving our great Apache Nation?

Sandra Rambler's Position as Tribal Secretary nears end will she continue?

Where oh where will it all end….
Will there ever be Justice?
Time will tell…
Still as we speak the wheels are turning…
The People will have plenty of time
To Rejoice
Patience………
 
 

7/7/99
NEWS OF THE DAY

CASINO NEWS
Vera Belvado is let back into Casino - Casino Gen. Manager questions why Commission allowed entrance so soon, meeting will be held on Friday.

CONSTITUTION NEWS
What are the Council up to? Trying to railroad all the work we have done on the Constitution. Darren Cosen has notified SOME of the Constitution members to make final revisions for draft #20 dated 6/97, the meeting will be held Thursday, July 8, 1999 at 12:00 noon in the S.C. Library.

ANOTHER SMALL BUSINESS
Arlene & Dave have started a Pizza business called The Kitchen. They have been very successful so far and are running out of oven space for their delicious pizza. Arlene brought over a pizza for my family today, and we will order some in the future… Way to go Arlene!!!!!!!!

MORE NEWS TO OUTSIDE
Students from DePaul University in Chicago are in San Carlos, interviewing individuals about CTA, including working on a paper of Apache Warrior Women. They have been hosted by Doug Miles and are staying at the Catholic Church Trailer. We hope to disseminate more info out there.